Create Contiguous Nationwide Band for Unlicensed Use by 2020

A recommendation to:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Updates

White Space Rules Go Into Effect Jan. 5, 2011

12/06/2010

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Details

Recommendation #39

FCC Chapter: 5.11

Status: Started

The Federal Communications Commission, within the next 10 years, should free up a new, contiguous nationwide band for unlicensed use.

As the FCC seeks to free up additional spectrum for broadband, it should make a sufficient portion available for use exclusively or predominantly by unlicensed devices.

Comments

Focus

Dockets

Docket

TV White Spaces Proceeding (Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands -- ET Docket No. 04-186)

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